{"id":1471055,"url":"https://alion.io/job/west-pharmaceutical-services-inc-sr-engineer-integration-control-sme","title":"Sr. Engineer, Integration & Control SME","company":{"id":1923607,"name":"West Pharmaceutical Services","domain":"westpharma.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/westpharma","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Kovin, Serbia"],"countries":["RS"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":35000,"max_usd":80000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":7932},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"OPC UA","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-26T02:37:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":27,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":27},"description":"This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.\nNo relocation is provided for this opportunity.\nAt West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?\nThere’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.\nWe believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.\n Job Summary\nThe Global Equipment Engineering Team has an essential role within West´s Global Engineering to support the company’s growth by providing state of the art production equipment and continuous improvement of the existing equipment to secure West´s technical leadership role in the market. In this role, you will be key member in the Global Equipment Integration & Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) team. With your team you will support equipment through the entire lifecycle process focusing on equipment controls, network connectivity, Legacy equipment support and data acquisition in our global production facilities. You will work closely with other engineering functions - process engineering, quality groups, our D&T Network, plant controls technicians and other site teams.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nBecome part in the global Integration and Controls equipment SME team and lead engineering, management, plant operations and global team members while working with vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required improvements on existing equipment to support the global network connectivity and data acquisition for all manufacturing equipment. \nDrive forward the standardization & harmonization of our production equipment and associated documentation across the global network.\nKeep up to date on new and future controls and connectivity standards and trends in the market and identify value added improvement which may be beneficial\nWork independently and with vendors to convey requirements related to equipment controls, network connectivity, and data acquisition.\nSupport our global site in connecting the Equipment to Network/Cloud.\nSpecifically work with Internal team to gather what kind of data need to be presented in the cloud.\nWorking with D&T team to develop and execute the Equipment interface with MES/SAP System.\nTake the lead in systematic problem-solving activities if the manufacturing plants need support.\nCoordinate and/or execute all necessary GMP related validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment\nProject Management: Take the lead on equipment project management from the URS issue to PQ by applying current project managements practices including the needed GMP confirm documentation.\nPerform drawing and code reviews to ensure equipment conforms to globally unified safety standards and major components comply with West standardization efforts\nCreate network drawings and work with West D&T to attach equipment to the West network for the purpose of data acquisition and remote support.\nWork with global D&T in supporting SCADA development, testing, and deployment.\nWork with plant technicians to provide elevated support in troubleshooting and repairing latest/Legacy equipment.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to follow equipment related corporate goals.\nEnsure all equipment aligns with the latest Safety Regulations.\nWork independently in West Internal Project and Coordinate other west sites and follow the guidelines.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent required.\nWork Experience\nMinimum of 5-8 years of in-depth knowledge & experience in Electrical & controls system and network connectivity.\nExcellent understanding of machine source codes.\nExperience in managing complex problems related to system functionality and network connectivity.\nProven working experience in project management.\nDemonstrated ability to manage projects in a dynamic environment with minimal direction.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills (English).\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nAbility to drive change and to think outside the box.\nDemonstrated experience managing projects in the manufacturing industries.\nExcellent client-facing and internal communication skills.\nOutstanding leadership and organizational skills.\nReading and coding in LD, FBD, IL, SCL and ST.\nWorking in different platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Proface, etc.\nVery good knowledge in Developing the Visio diagram (Flowchart, process step).\nWorking with software packages to evaluate system design and safety performance levels.\nProficient in AutoCAD, PowerBI and Microsoft Office based programs including Visio.\nHave a functional understanding of cGMPs.\nAble to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.\nLicense and Certifications\nSiemens PLC Certification (TIA Portal / Step 7) preferred.\nRockwell Automation Certification (ControlLogix / Studio 5000) preferred.\nIndustrial Networking Certification (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA) preferred.\nTravel Requirements\n20%: Up to 52 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nSedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.\nAdditional Requirements\nSupport and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.\nAccording to the principles of health and safety at work (substantiated by the Safety Leadership Statement), the job holder is aware of his/her particular responsibility regarding work safety and acts accordingly at all times.\nAble to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.\nThe job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility for quality according to the company’s quality policy and conducts his/her activities in accordance with the company quality policy at all times.\nThe job holder respects all specifications arising from the cGMP requirements and from the specifications DIN ISO 15378, DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN ISO 50.001 as per its current state and also as it applies to any future amendments. Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.\nThe job holder respects the required specifications as per IEC guidelines.\nWest is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to . 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